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Measles virus wipes part of the immune system's memory

Some families choosing not to vaccinate argue that measles is just a pesky childhood illness to be endured. Measles can be prevented with two doses of a v...

Medicinal cannabis not proven in mental health, study finds

This spring, Google searches for CBD exceeded searches for buzzy health topics like acupuncture , apple cider vinegar and meditation , according to a recent...

Facebook's new health tool will remind you to get preventive care

Facebook cited data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ) that found tens of millions of people in the USA are missing out on recommende...

Vaccine shows promise for preventing active TB disease

I want to thank our scientists for their dedicated effort and scientific innovation in developing this impactful vaccine candidate in partnership with IAVI and ...

DNC Sets Criteria For December Debate

Broadcast partners are committed to providing accessible communications for deaf and disabled audience, according to a DNC statement. But he will have to poll ...

State investigating Denver-area teen’s death that could be vaping-related

In Canada, as of October 17, there are five confirmed or probable cases of severe lung illness related to vaping: two confirmed cases in Quebec, two probable in...

AOC explained why she endorsed Bernie Sanders over Elizabeth Warren

It could contribute toward a " Bernie comeback!" narrative, especially if Sanders gets a boost in post-debate polls. In front of nearly 26,000 people, Sander...

Dispose Of Prescription Drugs At DEA 'Take Back' Events On Saturday

Heroin overdose deaths jumped by more than 1,056 percent between 2010 and 2018, from 48 to 555. According to a release, there is a strong link between the mis...

Rotary's fight to end polio continues

After check-in, each person who enters will have a finger painted purple to represent the vaccinations provided to children around the world, because that purpl...

Disneyland hit with measles scare after attendee tests positive

The person stopped at a Starbucks on Sepulveda Boulevard before visiting the famed Anaheim amusement park from 9:15 a.m.to 8:35 p.m., Los Angeles County healt...

‘Your Foreign Policy Was a Disaster… Step Down From Your Throne’

Gabbard, who is now polling at 1.3% nationally and at 2.0% in Iowa and New Hampshire according to RealClearPolitics, has been verbally sparring with Cli...

Biogen Shocks the Medical Community With Reversal on Alzheimer's Drug

The reversal: In March, a "futility analysis" deemed the drug a no-go. "It's a tricky question" whether the results are truly meaningful for patients until...

Central African countries to fight Ebola together

Located in central sub-Saharan Africa , the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which is more conveniently referred to as the DR Congo or the DRC for short, is ...

Democratic leaders anxious over lack of viable 2020 candidates

Buttigieg won the support of 13% of the poll's respondents, while 18% support former Vice President Joe Biden and 17% went for Sen. Forty-three percent of m...

The Antarctic ozone hole is the smallest since it was discovered

This is the third time in 40 years that weather systems have caused warm temperatures that limit ozone depletion, according to scientists from NASA and the Na...

Stop Flu at School Kicks Off Statewide Vaccination Clinics

Heather Amos, a spokesperson for the Centre for Disease Control and the Provincial Health Services Authority, said there's nothing unusual about the fact that b...

Drug Companies Reach $260 Million Settlement with Ohio Counties Over Opioid Crisis

Drugmaker Teva would contribute $20 million in cash and $20 million worth of suboxone, a drug used to treat opioid addiction. A sixth defendant, the smaller d...

Pharmacies running low on flu shots

Influenza (the flu) is a respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that can easily spread to other people. The number of influenza cases in San Diego th...

Bernie Sanders Rally at Queensbridge Park this Saturday--With AOC's Endorsement?

Bernie Sanders returned to New York City on Saturday, drawing the largest crowd of supports in the 2020 election cycle thus far and marking his return to the...

‘1 in 3 children under 5 undernourished or overweight’

Unicef says numerous problems which arise from poor nutrition are hidden because they include anaemia, reduce intelligence and poor sight or hearing defects. T...

No additional damage for Mahomes, expected back in 4-6 weeks

A Kansas church is asking for some divine intervention as the Chiefs' quarterback Patrick Mahomes continues to play through an injured ankle, according to ...

Mazar-e-Quaid glows in pink to raise awareness about breast cancer

We recommend that patients take up creative activities and get plenty of exercise to keep their spirits up and to help them through their therapy. Talking abo...

Linked deaths rise to 33 as officials expand lab testing, CDC says

All 29 patients' medical records have been reviewed by DPH. According to the MDH, more than 1,300 lung injury cases associated with vaping in 49 states, Washi...

1 in 3 children under 5 are malnourished

Almost 80% Indian babies aged 6 to 23 months do not receive minimum dietary diversity, said the State of the World's Children 2019, a food and nutrition rep...

Health Department administers over 250 vaccines during free flu clinic event

Below is a summary of the benefits of flu vaccination, and selected scientific studies that support these benefits. "It's important to know that not only are yo...

Novant Health prepares you for the upcoming flu season

For healthy children aged two and three the flu vaccine is in the form of a nasal spray, administered by a health professional. The flu season officially ...

Debate rivals assail Warren as she joins Democrats' top rank

Joe Biden is under siege from personal attacks by President Donald Trump , and Bernie Sanders is recovering from a heart attack. The only other Democrat run...

Titans Replace Marcus Mariota With Ryan Tannhill As Starting QB

Marcus Mariota will be on the sideline and Ryan Tannehill will start at quarterback when the Tennessee Titans take on the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday,...

CDC Announces New Name for Vaping-Related Illness: EVALI

The CDC and the Food and Drug Administration have been investigating the cases since they first began to proliferate earlier this year, but have yet to pin ...

Warren ripped for not talking about tax hikes under 'Medicare for All'

Elizabeth Warren caught up with Joe Biden in many polls as the Ukraine controversy ensnared him and his son Hunter Biden. And while he has positioned his...

Calif. becomes first state to ban fur products

However, it includes exemptions for used fur, taxidermy products, and fur from an animal lawfully taken with a hunting license. According to In Defense o...

UAE ministry offers free flu vaccination for high risk groups

And while anyone can catch the flu, those most susceptible to serious flu complications include children under 5 years old, pregnant women, adults over 65 years...

Public Safety Goes Pink For Breast Cancer Awareness

Where did No Bra Day start? Heba Nassar, head of the Health Education Department at QCS, said, "Risk factors of breast cancer summarised in non-modifiable ri...

Your Dog May Help You Live Longer

The authors undertook the review in an effort to reconcile differences in previously published literature on the topic, some of which showed a benefit to dog ...

US federal court rules against Trump administration's rule on vulnerable immigrants

U.S. District Judge George Daniels of the U.S. District Court in the Southern District of NY wrote in a 14-page opinion that immigrants who would potentially ...